The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of some 360 men and women, all of whom are volunteers. There are many husband-wife combinations and many families have participated in the choir for generations. Choir members are currently limited to twenty years of participation, allowing new members to join the choir on a regular basis.
The choir was founded in August 1847, one month after the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. The choir is completely self-funded, traveling and producing albums to support their organization. Choir members are not paid for their participation or performances.
Although the choir has traditionally been recognized for its sound quality, the most recent director, Craig Jessop, a student of Robert Shaw, has made changes designed to improve the overall quality of the choir. Jessop's efforts to add vitality to the choir's sound include the formation of The Orchestra at Temple Square, the 2005 addition of The Bells on Temple Square (a hand bell choir), and continual refinement of the choir's tone, enunciation, and repetoire. The minimum age for participation has been reduced from 30 to 25. In addition, new choir members participate in The Temple Square Chorale training choir, a combination music theory/performance school led by associate director and composer/arranger Mack Wilberg.
You'll Never Walk Alone
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There's a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
This iconic and inspiring song performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is an uplifting and hopeful message about persevering through tough times. With lyrics that encourage the listener to hold their head high and move forward despite any challenges or obstacles in their way, the song has become a beloved anthem of strength and resilience.
The opening lines, “When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark,” set the tone for the rest of the song. The storm represents the struggles and difficulties of life, but the message is to not be intimidated or discouraged by them. Instead, the listener is encouraged to persevere and take comfort in the fact that there is a golden sky and a sweet silver song of a lark waiting on the other side. This imagery symbolizes hope and renewal, reminding us that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk through a storm
Even though life can be tough and stormy at times, keep moving forward.
Hold your head up high
Stay strong and be confident in your abilities.
And don't be afraid of the dark
Don't let fear or uncertainty paralyze you, keep pushing forward.
At the end of a storm
After you overcome a difficult period, there's something beautiful waiting for you.
There's a golden sky
Success and abundance await after a challenging period.
And the sweet silver song of a lark
The beauty and joy of life will come through and uplift you.
Walk on through the wind
Even if the odds are against you, keep moving forward.
Walk on through the rain
Even if the journey is difficult, don't stop moving forward.
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Even if your dreams seem unattainable, keep striving towards them.
Walk on, walk on
Continue moving forward, step by step.
With hope in your heart
Believe in yourself and keep a positive outlook.
And you'll never walk alone
You have the support and love of those around you, even if you can't see it.
You'll never walk alone
Even if you feel alone, know that you are not truly alone and can overcome anything.
Walk on, walk on
Continue taking steps towards your goals.
With hope in your heart
Keep a positive outlook and believe in yourself.
And you'll never walk alone
You have the support and love of those around you, even if you can't see it.
You'll never walk alone
Know that you are not truly alone and can overcome anything.
Writer(s): Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Richard Rodgers
Contributed by Gabriel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SusanSmith-hl3iv
❤ This is the most beautiful version I’ve heard plus stunning photography. Thank you so much for producing this.😊❤ God bless all the choir members, musicians and directors, photographers and videographers, and those who participated in any other way to bring this to us. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
@saragroves4103
I don't know who does the videos for your music... but always a perfect match for the music! So beautifully done! Thank you everyone!💕🌈☂️
@fibergoddess1
Beautiful! One of my favorites. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@colleenmcintyre1853
Absolutely glorious!! Musically and visually!!! 😊❤
@williamhoward2731
I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome music video with me .
@gertraudejanssen3472
Thank you for this great Song.
@user-st5rp1vs2y
What a nice song with a great message😊.
@mercyalvarez8981
Fantastico meraviglioso, tutto un insieme di sentimenti 🙏 questo vidio rinchuide un richiamo spirituali che mi trasporta in lacrime al padre ed il figlio 💙
@ekundayowilliams7875
''You will never walk alone'' no matter what the Situation !!!
@ruthwayneperry3097
😮i played Nettie Flowler in carousel decades ago.. This was MY SONG. awesome!!!!